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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.78, 1,151.61 and 305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.78, 1,151.61 and 305.44 is: 458.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.78 : 1,151.61 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.78/1,151.61 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.78x = 1,151.61 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.78x = 351,743.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,743.73/767.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.13

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